( September 23, 2025, 2:05 PM EDT) -- LOS ANGELES — A commercial facility that sterilizes medical equipment has filed an answer in California state court denying all allegations brought by individuals who contend that they have been injured by exposure to ethylene oxide XE "ethylene oxide" (EtO) emitted by the facility. The company also demands a jury trial on its multiple affirmative defenses, arguing that, among other things, the plaintiffs claims are barred by the doctrine of contributory negligence....